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Loretta Fodrie's avatar

I get exhausted reading about the hard work you have to do every day in the cold. Come south for a breather anytime you can. You know you always have a place!

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

You're a wonderful soul! Quick escape this week and who knows when our paths may cross. Hope your recovery is continuing...you have your own work ahead of you, I imagine. Here's to warmer times!

Thank you.

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Monetizing a waste product - LOL! Out of context, we could sure take that idea in a few directions.

Is there any warmth to be had from the steaming process? Would they notice if you propped your feet above the steamer every half hour or so?

I do feel for you trying to carry on in this work through the winter, and what a winter it's been. Between the low temperatures and the wind, you've really had a lot to contend with. At least it's looking like this new round of snow will fall farther south. Fingers crossed!

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

I have tried desperately not to complain but it's been BRUTAL cold and the nnw wind blows right on the bow/starboard side, full on! I appreciate your empathy and know that this too shall pass. We decided a quick thawout in the Bahamas was in order. 🇧🇸 whoop whoop.

Stay warm yourself! J

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Oooh....smart thinking! Hopefully, that'll top off your tank long enough for the cold to give way to spring.

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

Can you imagine if you had sold all of your chicken waste products over the years? And it's coveted now, bird and bat waste....well, you know. Just loved your story today! J

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Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓!!!

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

Hey Jeanine! Of course things are steamer in the Yucatan...glad I got your rhythms going yesterday. Thanks so much for your words...

Life is getting shorter.

how's the bookstore?! Congratulations!

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Switter’s World's avatar

I love things made of wood. Boats. Airplanes. Harpsichords. All beautiful things that allow our best dreams come alive. And I love the craft that we use to create those beautiful things.

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LeeAnn Wheeler's avatar

The sawdust burlap bags would indeed sell lol. It reminds me of a time when your Dad would save the shavings from his chain saw, he made candles out of it and it was the best product to date to get a roaring fire going. L

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

I'd forgotten about those made-with-love gifts! A great memory. Thank you! Very much.

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Winston Fowler's avatar

Beautifully written. 😀 You can feel the reality of your experiences and every emotion.

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

Winston I so appreciate you!

Thanks for all that interject. J

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Stay warm Janice! As an aside, in Mexico, when new love is 'heating up' it's called "amor calido" (romance of the steam). Even love songs mention the pleasant commodity of warmth. (We've got our love to keep us warm. . . ) Just riffing here on a Sunday morning. Onward w/ the project! And I hear you on losing people more regularly of late. It's a harsh reality indeed. Saludos, amiga.

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Tania Tyler 🌿's avatar

The weather sure hasn't been cooperating for you this season. Warmer weather, as they say, "soon come." 🌴☀️ I'm really enjoying reading about the restoration... it's bringing back fun memories of hanging out at the boatyard when I was young.

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

Hi Tania! This is so nice to hear as when I began my Substack journey, I envisioned it all about stopping at every island, meeting characters and learning as we went along, so it's nice to hear that I'm keeping it entertaining, at least for those with a love of boats!

THANK YOU so much for all your encouragement. ~J

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

Now I'm trying to visualize those works of wood art Bruce! Sounds amazing ....we use cedar every chance we get. My mom's Hope Chest, now 80, still has the aroma.

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